It never ceases to amaze me how when we press in and focus on the Lord , we are challenged more than ever. Whether it be in our family life , in our work environment or even with those things which we take for granted such as our cars , homes   etc.

I recently did a clean out of my bedroom and came across a Prayer that was written by Bill Hybels of Willowcreek Church in the USA.
This Prayer originated from a Global Leadership conference that I attended , I found it super motivating and so when it happened across my path I decided 'no time like the present' to recommit and recite the Prayer daily as I had before.

Well needless to say two days later my tyre burst , you know on the car that has been the bain ...erhm I mean joy of my life (tee hee).

So what is my point?
It's this , expect adversity when you are pushing in , refrain from reacting ... I simply stepped out of my car in the rain and walked 1.5km because my cellphone was also broken , I sang hymns whilst I walked ... got to a pay phone , called a friend and now all is sorted ... not easy! But I draw strength in the fact that Satan did not win this round!

In my mind I always picture what it must have been like crossing the Red Sea with Moses , you see those walls of water just aching to crush them(those are our challenges). Now you can either choose to focus on the water (challenges), or on the destination .... the end of the tunnel which is God ... I choose  the light at the end of the tunnel!

ALWAYS LOOK UP AND LOOK FORWARD WHEN THE WALLS CLOSE IN!